The University of Alabama at Birmingham has found their new men's golf coach.

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In a press release sent Wednesday, Director of Athletics Mark Ingram announced former Charleston Southern University Director of Golf Mike Wilson will be the new men's coach.

"UAB is a wonderful university with an outstanding golf program that is capable of winning national championships," Wilson said. "The city of Birmingham and its great golf courses was a very strong attraction. I want to thank Mark Ingram and the entire UAB administration for the opportunity to lead an amazing program with rich history."

Wilson spent the last nine years at Charleston Southern University, where he coached the woman's golf team from 2007-2009. In 2010, he was appointed the men's golf coach and then named director of golf in 2011.

Wilson led the CSU men's golf team to back-to-back NCAA Regional appearances the past two seasons and a 2015 Big South title.

"Mike Wilson is a tremendous leader and golf coach," Ingram said. "Not only does Mike bring an impressive knowledge of the game, but he has extensive experience as an administrator. Coming off our third straight NCAA tournament at UAB, we are confident that Mike will continue our success on the national stage and elevate our program to new heights."

The UAB men's golf team will compete in their first tournament of the season on Sept. 12 in San Fransisco.